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1 In vain would boating reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life, on these I live;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the pow'rs of nature give.
3 Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living Way.
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
4 The various forms that men devise
To shake my faith with treach'rous art
I scorn as vanity and lies
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart.
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First Line: | In vain would boasting reason find |
Title: | In Vain Would Boasting Reason Find |
Author: | A. Steele, 1716-78 |
Meter: | LM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1996 |
Topic: | Lent 1 |
Notes: | Hymn text, suggested tune HERRNHUT |